“His son Conrad, however, has just transferred to UCSD. Altesse the younger is not fond of restrictions or his bodyguards, so you should be able to get close to him.”
I was still waiting for an explanation, and I was starting to feel annoyed. “And do what exactly?” I asked a bit sharply.
Foxworth ignored my tone. “Seduce him and conceive his firstborn child.”
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
VEILED MIRROR was my first novel length sale. A large number of people aided and supported me along the way. Among those who encouraged me in the early days are:
Kathryn Kane, my first fan (after my husband.)
Jennifer Roberson, who first suggested I try writing romance.
Early readers Gloria McMillan, Les Reese, and Janna Scott.
The”Working Title” critique group: David Felts, Larry Hammer, Jill Knowles, Pamela D. Lloyd, Earl W. Parrish, Roxy Rogers, and Janni Lee Simner.
The “Tanque Wordies” critique group: Dennis L. McKiernan, Diane Turner, and John Vornholt.
The “Indie Babes,” Kathleen Kirkwood, Caroline Mickelson, Roxy Rogers, and Tara Simone have been, and continue to be, an endless source of information and inspiration.
The Tucson Romance Writers of America chapter for giving me opportunities to grow.
Thank you all.
VEILED MIRROR
Castle Rock Publishing
Copyright © 2011, 2013 by Frances R. Gross
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Contents
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
Chapter Twenty-One
Thank You!
Betrayed By Trust
Acknowledgments